place kick
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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.
From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011
Bronko Nagurski finished his football career with two touchdowns, and Pharmer made the place kick which won the game.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Illinois' Fullback Dave Cook broke a tug-of-war with Northwestern by a handsome place kick from the 22-yd. line, 3-to-0.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Dartmouth had scored 16 points on two touchdowns and a place kick.
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Lift the cone up a wee bit, twist it round to an exact position, hold it in place, kick, and the other half is cut.
From Working With the Working Woman by Parker, Cornelia Stratton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.